Before weaving his magic with the red ball on England pitches, right-arm quick Akash Deep was navigating a far more difficult terrain — hospital corridors, not cricket stadiums.

Akash Deep took six wickets as India crushed England by 336 runs to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday after they bowled out the hosts for 271 to claim their first test victory at Edgbaston and Shubman Gill's first win as captain.

England’s crushing defeat at Edgbaston has exposed deep flaws in their Bazball style of play, which they must address before the start of the next Test match at Lord’s. Ben Stokes is also under pressure after failing to perform with the bat yet again.